Outstanding professors and researchers – Chen Immigration Blog https://www.wegreened.com/blog Specialized in National Interest Waiver (NIW) and Extraordinary Ability (EB1) Green Card Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:14:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.5 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/favicon-150x150.png Outstanding professors and researchers – Chen Immigration Blog https://www.wegreened.com/blog 32 32 Success Story: EB-1B Petition Approved for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Occupational Health Psychology in Just 8 Days, Thanks to Premium Processing https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-story-eb-1b-petition-approved-for-an-assistant-professor-in-the-field-of-occupational-health-psychology-in-just-8-days-thanks-to-premium-processing/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:16:22 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18872  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with this Law Firm, and highly recommend it. They did a very thorough job of drafting the materials and very open to any suggestions from my end.”


On October 6th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Occupational Health Psychology (Approval Notice).


General Field: Occupational Health Psychology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Alabama

Approval Notice Date: October 6th, 2021

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

In just 8 days, our client was successful in receiving the EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition approval. Our proficient legal team at North America Immigration Law Group ensures a comprehensive background evaluation of every client who hires us for helping them with their immigration petition to USCIS. Thus, in this case, also before commencing with our client’s case, we investigated her research on occupational stress and safety which seemed to address some of our nation’s most critical issues in understanding methods for improving safety leadership and safety motivation, occupational stress, and recovery among firefighters, and stress prevention climate measures. We were very impressed with her strong background in the industrial and organizational psychology field and the progress she had made in the academic field of research, which secured her reputation as an outstanding professor in the international community of occupational health psychology. Moreover, leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad have submitted letters confirming our client as an outstanding professor in her specialized field.

“If American companies want to help their employees live healthier lives, incorporating the results of her occupational stress and safety studies into their policies and organizational planning is key to improving mental and emotional health outcomes for their employees. In this regard, [client’s] research is undoubted of considerable importance to the United States.”

“The results of her research illustrate the need for companies and management to focus on building distinct climates (i.e., safety, health, and stress prevention) to improve the safety, health, and well-being of their workers.”

These two above-mentioned excerpts have been taken out from 2 of the 4 recommendation letters submitted to the USCIS obtained by her fellow experts from national and international universities, corroborating that her findings have been widely circulated the world in occupational health psychology research circles.

Together we worked very hard with our client to make sure that she developed and gave us all the required documentation we needed to meet the USCIS’s defined guidelines to obtain the EB1B approval. Therefore, with our client’s cordial support and our team’s efficiency, we demonstrated her outstanding educational and professional experience by incorporating the following details in her EB1B petition packet:

  • After reviewing her credentials, we found that our client holds a Ph.D. in psychology, and her research has resulted in 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 of them first-authored) and 2 book chapters published in some of the most highly regarded and influential journals in the field. Her publications have accumulated a total of 129 citations from international researchers, indicating the influence that her work has had on her contemporaries in the field as it shows that other scientists are regularly basing their work on her findings.
  • As further evidence of her esteemed status in the field, she has been invited to peer review on at least 30 occasions, proving her respected status as an occupational health psychology researcher. Besides, not only does she perform peer review for multiple journals but also sits on the editorial board of the occupational health science field.

After 8 days of our diligence, we were victorious in winning the EB1B approval. We are super glad that our client could achieve her approval and can continue her work here in the United States without any further obstacles. We thus wish her all the best in all her future endeavors.


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Success Stories: In Just a Week’s Time, a Research Scientist in Biostatistics from China Gets EB1-B Approval with Our Diligent Efforts, Thanks to PP https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-in-just-a-weeks-time-a-research-scientist-in-biostatistics-from-china-gets-eb1-b-approval-with-our-diligent-efforts-thanks-to-pp/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:56:24 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18867  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for the 1-140 approval notice! It was so nice to work with you on this case! I greatly appreciate your work!”


On June 2nd, 2022, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Biostatistics (Approval Notice).


General Field: Biostatistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: June 2nd, 2022

Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

The EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher) category is one of the specialized categories within the various visa petition types set by the USCIS. The requirements of this category are both clear and not easy to crack, which is why we use only our experts to deal with these cases. So when a client from China came to us asking for help with her EB1-B application, we were quickly able to help her. We made sure that she had already made substantial contributions to the field of biostatistics. This led us to believe her very important work focused on developing and applying statistical methodology for metagenomics. Her research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding the link between the metagenome and complex human diseases.

It was for this reason that several experts in the field furnished her with letters of support making it apparent that her work was of utmost importance to the field and to the nation. One of these is quoted below:

“[Client’s] uniquely powerful statistical methods are a milestone in ongoing international efforts to elucidate the complex genetic variations that contribute to the development of human diseases. There is no doubt that the continuation of her research is squarely in the global public interest.”

On the other hand, she has a documented record of authorship in the field of biostatistics. As evidence of her research success, her research work has resulted in at least 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Her publications have also been extensively recognized through 118 citations This is sufficient evidence to meet the plain language of this criterion. In total, she has also conducted at least 15 reviews. To satisfy the requirements of this criterion, we have submitted evidence affirming her duties as a peer reviewer. These documents and related objective evidence prove her active and actual participation as a judge of the work of other experts in the field.

Hence, we are proud of having had the trust of this brilliant mind. We are very glad to hear of the approval, and we wish her the very best in life.


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Success Stories: Holder of an NIW Approval from China Gets Green Card Along with EB-1B Petition Approval with the Help of Premium Processing Service Upgrade https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-holder-of-an-niw-approval-from-china-gets-green-card-along-with-eb-1b-petition-approval-with-the-help-of-premium-processing-service-upgrade/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:20:15 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18800  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am giving WeGreened (WG) team a 5-star review for my petition’s approval without any RFE. WG team’s remote communication system is very efficient. They guarantee to draft time for the recommendation letters and petition letters. They also perform several rounds of quality checks and they can even catch very minor discrepancies before filing. This team deserves your trust in your immigration journey.”


On June 29th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Scientist II in the Field of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Approval Notice).


General Field: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist II

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee

Approval Notice Date: June 29th, 2021

Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

When a research scientist II from China hired us to help him in documenting his I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition back in 2020, we made sure of his credentials and reviewed his proposed research background. We were certain that our unprecedented knowledge in building employment-based visa petitions will gain him the national interest waiver. We proved it right as his NIW petition achieved approval in less than 7 months after we filed his case.

Our satisfied client decided to retain our law firm for filing another petition under the I-140 EB1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) visa category since many petitioners get more than one petition filed to increase their chances to move faster to receiving the green card success. Thus, we began accumulating further evidence required for his EB-1B case.

Even though NIW and EB1B are two unique petitions, a few attributes remain the same; the client’s research brief and its impacting factors to the interests of the United States, the publishing record, and citation count. Also, the client’s active participation in the peer review activity. Thus, we outlined the most important aspects of our client’s EB1B case i.e., his research focus on developing new pharmaceutical drugs to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases. We deduced how his research improves disease diagnostics and drug development, as well as how to develop novel drug delivery systems and nano-medicine innovations, confirming that his research is of the utmost importance to major health-related concerns in the United States.

The distinctive point that we highlighted in his EB1B case was his major funding sources; affirmatively his work received funding support from the National Institutes of Health and the United States Department of Defense, therefore, this demonstrates that his work has clearly been recognized as valuable to the national security of the United States.

Also, our aim was to signify his outstanding academic and professional skills set, hence we further included that our client held a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences and published 13 peer-reviewed journal articles in high impact and internationally circulated journals in the field, which altogether accumulated 138 citations from many researchers hailing from several prestigious and widespread institutes in Korea, Denmark, Netherlands, Turkey, Japan, and South Africa, among others. This apparently authenticates the international influence of our client’s work, as well as global implementation of it in the field. Not only did he accomplish his elite level in the field by publishing but also conducted peer reviews, proving his active and actual participation as a judge of the work of other experts in the field. We noted that he had already conducted 80 peer reviews at the time of filing for the petitions.

“[Client] has considerably added value to the existing literature on pharmaceutical sciences through his substantial publication history. He has authored a dozen articles in top-tier scientific journals. These journals only accept exceptional submissions that cover topics on the cutting-edge of research in pharmaceutical sciences. The inclusion of his papers in these periodicals, therefore, highlights the relevance of his work and distinguishes it as being of superior quality.”

The aforementioned excerpt has been contributed by one of his five well-reputed recommenders, concluding that our client has established himself as an instrumental figure within the field of pharmaceutical sciences, and his work has had a resounding influence on the medical community at large. Accordingly, his current research in the United States must continue unimpeded.

We are glad that our client obtained both the petition approvals in the span of 28 days with our team’s efficient efforts in his cases. Our client upgraded his EB-1B case to premium processing, therefore, the case got approved just 7 days after we filed the petition. However, the best part is he got the I-485 approvals even before his EB1B petition approval. We would like to thank him for letting us help him in achieving his green card success. We wish him well in his future endeavors.


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Success Stories: Our Team of Experts Help Win an EB1-B Approval for an Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics Hailing from China https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-our-team-of-experts-help-win-an-eb1-b-approval-for-an-assistant-professor-in-fluid-mechanics-hailing-from-china/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:32:10 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18766  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for all the help.”


On August 24th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Fluid Mechanics (Approval Notice).


General Field: Fluid Mechanics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: August 24th, 2021

Processing Time: 4 months, 15 days


Case Summary:

In April of 2021, an assistant professor in fluid mechanics from China came to North America Immigration Law Group seeking our help with his EB1-B (Extraordinary Researcher) petition. So we had to employ our team to look at his background and check if his claims to this category were substantial. We quickly found that he has made substantial contributions to the field of fluid mechanics. Specifically, his specialized research has focused on the physics of fluid flow and collective motion. His research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding the behavior of super-hydrophobic coatings for utilization in marine vessels, three-dimensional particle measurement imaging, and swarm behavior for both wildlife and robotics.

In addition to this, his research has garnered significant attention from leading research-focused agencies. This research endeavor led to the United States Office of Naval Research granting him funding for the continuation of his study on anti-biofouling properties and lifetime features of super-hydrophobic surfaces in marine environments. Considering the prestige of the Office of Naval Research, this funding again confirms the critical nature of his research and shows how valued his findings are in the United States. Furthermore, as a result of this research endeavor, he has been the recipient of a National Science Foundation. This funding supports him in further studies on the fundamental hydrodynamic interactions between turbulent flows and super-hydrophobic surfaces and he serves as the principal investigator of this endeavor. This was used by one of his recommenders to say the following about his work:

“[The client] has garnered nearly $300 thousand in external grant funding within less than a two-year employment period. [Client’s] most recent research, funded by National Science Foundation, focuses on the hydrodynamic interactions between the water-repellent surface and turbulent flows. [Client’s] will use his expertise in optical measurements and fluid dynamics to guide the development of novel drag reduction techniques. [Client’s] research outcome will have profound impacts on the energy savings in United State marine industry.”

On the other hand, throughout his education and work in his current position, he has made and continues to make original and substantial contributions to the field of endeavor. This has led to an extensively documented record of authorship in his field of endeavor. As evidence of this research success, his work has resulted in 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles that have been cited 186 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. These citations come from independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world, indicating the major significance of his work. He is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals. He has already conducted at least 30 reviews.

In the petition packet we also included 4 letters of recommendation from other experts in the field, one of which is quoted below:

“[The client’s] developments have profound implications for the United States marine industry. As I mentioned earlier, friction drag causes marine vessels to expend excessive amounts of fossil fuels and emit considerable amounts of carbon dioxide into the Earth’s atmosphere. By reducing the impact of friction drag on the speed and maneuverability of marine vessels, [the client] has eliminated the need for excess fuel burning. Since fuel costs typically represent more than 50% of the total running costs of a ship, it is fiscally advantageous to reduce fuel usage as much as possible. [the client’s] research is a crucial step toward that goal.”

We are thus thankful to him for having allowed us to help him with this case and we wish him the very best in life.


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Success Stories: In Less than a Week’s Time a Chinese Research Scientist in Computer Science Gets EB1-B Approval Due to Premium Processing https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-in-less-than-a-weeks-time-a-chinese-research-scientist-in-computer-science-gets-eb1-b-approval-due-to-premium-processing/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 08:30:38 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18696  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks so much for your work.”


On August 25th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).


General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: August 25th, 2021

Processing Time: 6 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

The outstanding researcher category is a subdivision of the Extraordinary Ability criteria set by the USCIS for petitioners who claim to have done extraordinary research work in their field. As can be understood by anyone, the category is not just very tough to compete in due to these guidelines but also very competitive. The strict selection criteria call for a solid petition and this is where NAILG comes into the picture. We help our clients by building their case for them and helping them win approval. This is exactly what we did for a client from China with a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering. He was working as a research scientist in the field of computer science when he came to us seeking help with his EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher) application.

We immediately moved our team to aid him in understanding the process before digging into his academic and professional records. This we did so that he knew the process before signing the retainer contract. Our next step after the initial background check was to use the information from his CV and transcripts to put together an impressive petition package.

In this package was included information on his publication count and citation records along with his review experience. We also used funding information and letters of recommendation from experts to corroborate these facts.

Our team had found that his research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding how to improve the image and video quality in order to advance the study of human perception, computer vision, and deep learning. As evidence of this research success, his work has resulted in 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Moreover, this work has been cited 529 times in other peer-reviewed articles according to Google Scholar. In fact, these citations come from researchers both in the United States and from around the world. These researchers hail from major prestigious and widespread institutes throughout the world. He is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals and conferences, that is he has already conducted at least 18 reviews.

On the other hand, his work has received funding from the NSF. This funding supports projects that promote the economic, national security, and scientific leadership goals of the U.S. Overall, it became clear that his research has had a lasting and positive impression on computer science and comprises a crucial advancement in the overall understanding of deep learning.

Two of the 3 independent recommenders stated the following:

“[The client’s] history of top-tier computer science studies and robust impact on the field distinguish him as a premier researcher and an incredibly valuable asset to the United States. The nation is therefore well-served by ensuring his unabated employment and research contributions.”

“Based on his impressive research, citation, and peer review records, it is clear that [the client] is among the top echelons of researchers in the computer science field. Therefore, he will undoubtedly continue to positively impact his field and the United States as a whole through his sustained work.”

This was a clear indication of the value of the work that our client was conducting. And it also helped us prove how important it was for the United States to let this work continue here. It was thus not surprising that his case got an approval nod from the authorities. We are proud and happy of having helped him in this process.


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Success Stories: A Chinese Scientist in Chemistry with 4 Patent Applications, Gets EB1-B Approval in Just 74 Days with Our Diligent Efforts https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-a-chinese-scientist-in-chemistry-with-4-patent-applications-gets-eb1-b-approval-in-just-74-days-with-our-diligent-efforts/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:48:19 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18674  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for your help with securing my EB1-B approval – appreciated!”


On August 31st, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Scientist in the Field of Chemistry (Approval Notice).


General Field: Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: August 31st, 2021

Processing Time: 2 months, 13 days


Case Summary:

The Outstanding Researcher or EB1-B category is a subdivision of the much broader priority worker criteria set by the USCIS. Quite like the other subdivisions of the priority worker category, the plain language of the EB1-B demands proof of the petitioner’s talents and expertise beyond reasonable doubt. One must also make convincing arguments that the client intends to continue working in their area of expertise. So having found that our client from China was a scientist in polymer chemistry and his research addressed some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding the fundamental characteristics and behavior of important polymeric materials, we went forward and countersigned the retainer agreement.

NAILG’s team of experts had already determined that his work was valuable to the U.S.A., but going through the details of his academic and professional career, we decided that it was important that we included these facts in his application too. So, we used his publication records, his citation counts, and his review experience to aid our argument in his favor.

We had thus found that his work has resulted in 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 4 published patent applications. His work has also been published in some of the most prestigious, high-impact journals in his field. His work has also been cited 309 times in peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. These citations come from independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world. He is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals. He has already conducted at least 45 reviews. Only top-level experts in their field are invited to perform this important review work, so this frequent review activity further demonstrates his important standing in the field.

On the other hand, we found that he had collected 4 letters of support from experts, 2 from those who knew him and his work personally, and 2 from those who knew him only via his research. This proved of immense value to the case as it was able to prove the continuing importance of his work in the United States. This can be seen in the two extracts quoted below:

“[Client’s] past and current contributions to the field of polymer chemistry make him an influential researcher. He has consistently offered unique solutions to major challenges facing his field. Based off of his distinguished record of work and research, there is every reason to believe that he will persist in his efforts to explore using polymer chemistry to benefit the field and the United States.”

“[Client’s] exceptional history of acumen in the field of polymer chemistry confirms that he is well-equipped to ensure that the United States maintains its position as a leader in this market. [Client’s] mastery of polymer chemistry and his extensive work in the field distinguishes him from his contemporaries and firmly places him at the forefront of polymer chemistry research.”

We are proud of having had a part to play in his journey to success and we thank him for putting his continued trust in us during the entire EB1-B, O1-A, and NIW petitions.


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Success Stories: We Helped a Geoscientist to Secure an EB-1B in Just 13 days With Premium Processing Service https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-we-helped-a-geoscientist-to-secure-an-eb-1b-in-just-13-days-with-premium-processing-service/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:04:30 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18654  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Everything was smooth and transparent. I really appreciate the promptness in response to all the questions… I am fully satisfied with everything. I have already recommended you guys to several of my friends and I will continue to do so. Great work, thank you very much.”


On September 2nd, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Geoscientist in the Field of Geophysics (Approval Notice).


General Field: Geophysics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Geoscientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: September 2nd, 2021

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

We had another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition approved for a wonderful geoscientist, holding a master of science degree in Geophysics and specialized in rock physics, shale reservoirs, seismic inversion, and years of research in the field of geophysics, focusing on geological interpretation and analysis of petroleum systems, depositional environments, and pressure/stress mechanisms controlling elastic properties of the reservoir and overburden.

Our client possessed the outstanding abilities in the field to continue addressing some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding rock physics and geomechanical analysis along with seismic inversion that helps in characterizing shale reservoirs. Additionally, his investigations and technology have been directly utilized by several major oil and gas companies around the world. His inversion technology has been used in at least ten commercial projects for many companies, proving the realistic importance of his research.

We were certain that the North America Immigration Law Group would be able to achieve the desired success in this case. Thus, we prepared his EB1B petition packet by incorporating his academic, research, and employment details in it. We comprised the employment letter describing his current position with at least 3 years of research experience in the field, a copy of the original offer letter from his current employer, the annual report, and financial statements to confirm his employer’s ability to pay him the proffered wage along with four recommendation letters acquired by our client from his fellow researchers corroborating that his research has critical implications in his field for several companies around the world, which rely on his methods to run profitable businesses. One of them had the following to state:

“[Client] is a crucial member of the geophysics community who informs the field in ways that advance the American national interest. His work has improved our understanding of rock parameter measurements, the Delaware Basin, and innumerable other topics of critical significance. As a result, he has been invited to peer review for leading institutions and has accumulated a sterling citation record. I, therefore, lend my support to him and his continued research in the field of geophysics here in the United States.”

We noted that he had published his advanced research findings in at least 8 peer-reviewed conference papers (4 of them first-authored), 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored), 1 accepted conference paper, and 1 conference abstract. His papers have appeared in high-impact and internationally circulated journals in the field and were cited by independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world 179 times, suggesting the major significance of his work. Furthermore, we recorded that our client was constantly invited to judge the work of his fellow peers, establishing his duties as a peer reviewer, and therefore, conducted 130 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals.

Successfully, USCIS approved the I-140 EB1B petition via premium processing service in just 13 days. We are glad that we could consistently help him to achieve the EB1B approval. Following the approval, our client also retained our services for his and his wife’s I-485 applications. We wish them to get their green cards as soon as possible and flourish in the proposed project work.


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Success Stories: A Chemist from India Not Only Secured NIW Approval but Also Got Employer-Petitioned EB-1B Approved Miraculously in Just 3 Days https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-a-chemist-from-india-not-only-secured-niw-approval-but-also-got-employer-petitioned-eb-1b-approved-miraculously-in-just-3-days/ Wed, 11 May 2022 09:10:41 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18577  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I would like to convey my gratitude to you for guiding me through this critical process. I would certainly recommend your law firm to those who are in need. I appreciate your professionalism, agility, and timely activities that enabled the entire process to go through smoothly. Thank you so much again.”


On January 14th, 2021 and June 10th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Chemist in the Field of Medicinal Chemistry (Approval Notice).


General Field: Medicinal Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Chemist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: January 14th, 2021 (NIW) and June 10th, 2021 (EB-1B)

Processing Time: 12 months (NIW) and 3 days (EB-1B) (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A chemist from India approached North America Immigration Law Group to help him file an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. When we agreed to take his case ahead, within 5 months he decided to retain our law firm to file another petition under the I-140 EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) visa category. Before we led him to the EB1B success, our proficient team ensured that our client’s employer was compliant with providing us with the required documents for building our client’s EB1B petition. After we completed a thorough assessment of his credibility and extraordinary accomplishments in his proposed field of medicinal chemistry, we aimed to prove to the USCIS how our client’s vital experience in the medicinal chemistry field has allowed his research to be innovative, with applications such as drug development and the treatment of diseases such as the hepatitis C virus and cancer. Therefore, we prepared his respective petition packets with the below-mentioned information:

  • We highlighted his record of authorship (13 peer-reviewed scientific articles (8 first-authored), 1 patent, and 1 patent application), consistently got published in top-ranked journals, demonstrating that his work has been recognized as some of the best in the field. Also, he has conducted 30 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals in his field. Thus, this remarkable description of his peer review activity emphasizes the groundbreaking disposition of his research.
  • Also, we noted the citation metrics signifying that his work has seen widespread implementation in subsequent medicinal chemistry studies, accumulating 177 citations from several scholars from notable institutions across the globe.
  • We evaluated his research on compounds for targeting biologically important enzymes in medicinal chemistry, addressing some of the most pressing issues of our country, mainly in understanding compounds for targeting biologically important enzymes. Moreover, his research has repeatedly exemplified its stature throughout the field, being funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), additionally attesting to the recognized importance of his work throughout the field. In addition, he has been vital to the development of drugs for the treatment of ADHD, which has recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Considering this recounted recognition of the importance of his work, his studies must continue to be supported.
  • We also supplemented his petition packets with five recommendation letters. Two of his recommenders stated the following:

“This combination of practical clinical use and scholarly distinction makes [client] unique in his field. His research accelerates the pace of research on novel therapeutics for diseases such as hepatitis C, while also identifying new and actionable avenues for drug discovery. Thus, he is combating public health crises in America with unparalleled aptitude.”
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“It is therefore critically important that [client] is allowed to continue his work uninterrupted in the United States. As a chemist, a leading developer in the pharmaceutical industry, he is producing important research that is of extraordinary influence both within his field and throughout the medical sciences at large.”

Yet again, we persuaded USCIS of how our client’s work must be allowed to continue here in the U.S. for the sake of the academic field and public health. Given his ubiquitous record of success, we are certain that he is certainly one of the most adept authorities in his specialized area of study. Therefore, USCIS granted him the NIW as well as EB1B petition approvals. In comparison to his NIW case adjudication duration, his EB1B got approved in just 3 days, thanks to a premium processing upgrade. We congratulate him on achieving this milestone. Also, we wish him the best as he advances his future projects here in the United States.

**Premium Processing Upgrade: It is a paid option offered by the USCIS that allows petitioners to enjoy accelerated adjudication (the case will be processed within 15 days instead of 9-12 months).**


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Success Stories: An Indian Senior Research Associate in Molecular Biology Received Her EB-1B in 14 Days Only with Our Expert Advice, Premium Processing Requested https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-an-indian-senior-research-associate-in-molecular-biology-received-her-eb-1b-in-14-days-only-with-our-expert-advice-premium-processing-requested/ Sun, 08 May 2022 07:58:41 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18564  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for all your work in getting the I-140 application process.”


On August 9th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Senior Research Associate in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).


General Field: Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: August 9th, 2021

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

Whenever we at North America Immigration Law Group receive a request for filing an EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition, we take care to be thorough in our research of the client’s academic and professional standing in the international community. Since the EB-1B is a subcategory of the priority worker, the qualifying criteria for it are very clear-cut and competitive. So, when a senior research associate working in the field of molecular biology from India approached us, we took every care to build a solid case for her outstanding ability. Because her specialized research has focused on developing improved diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases, her research addressed some of the U.S.’s most pressing issues in understanding improved means for diagnosing Lyme Disease, tick-borne relapsing fever, and malaria, among other infectious illnesses. We found that with an M.S. in cellular and molecular biology, she was a highly qualified advanced degree scientist with extensive experience in developing diagnostic techniques for infectious diseases.

We then used this information to corroborate other information that she had provided us, such as her publication record, her citation counts, and her peer review experience.

  • We highlighted that her work had resulted in 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 patent. Her work has been published in some of the most prestigious, high-impact journals in her field internationally.
  • Moreover, her work has been cited 274 times in several peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. These citations come from independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world.
  • She has also been active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals. That is, she has already conducted at least 2 reviews. Only top-level experts in their field are invited to perform this important review work, thus demonstrating her significance.
  • We demonstrated that she qualified the offer of employment criteria by attaching a copy of her current employment letter. She was offered employment by a leading U.S.-based company to work with them as a research associate, a position that began in 2013. She was then appointed to her current position of senior research associate in 2019.

Finally, we asked her to obtain letters of recommendation from experts in her field who can vouch for her work. Following our advice, she was able to obtain 4 letters of support from dependent and independent experts. One of them had the following to say about her:

“[The client’s] Lyme disease research, coupled with her noteworthy advancements in disease diagnostics, have set her apart as a prominent molecular biologist working at the forefront of her field. As her work is also of paramount importance to the U.S. medical sector, her talents and expertise must be retained without delay.”

We were thus delighted to hear from USCIS after only 14 days of deliberation when we received her approval notice. We are thankful to her for choosing our firm to represent her in this case and retaining us for her I-485 petition.


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Success Stories: A Chinese Postdoctoral Associate Based in New York Secures EB-1B Approval in Just 10 Days in the Field of Infectious Diseases, Now Awaits I-485 Approval https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-a-chinese-postdoctoral-associate-based-in-new-york-secures-eb-1b-approval-in-just-10-days-in-the-field-of-infectious-diseases-now-awaits-i-485-approval/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:28:57 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18456  

Client’s Testimonial:

“It’s great news. I’m very happy to know that it was approved. Thank you very much for your work.”


On June 6th, 2021, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Infectious Diseases (Approval Notice).


General Field: Infectious Diseases

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: June 6th, 2021

Processing Time: 10 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

In this case of EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers), our client is an associate in her current position in the field of infectious diseases whose research focuses on developing diagnostic approaches for DNA viruses and vaccine development strategies for diseases such as tuberculosis which is crucial in understanding the immune response in human biology and elucidating antibody-mediated protection methods. Our aim was to persuade the USCIS of her strong background in antibody research, diagnostic assay development and characterization, and virus vectors, which have broad applications in public health, particularly in the realm of epidemiology and immunology. Thus, we agreed to present her EB1B case to the USCIS by outlining the most important factors in her petition packet:

We incorporated her qualification and professional background and explored that she held a Ph.D. in infectious diseases, immunology, and viral diagnostics with a commendable record of 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 letter to the editor she published in only prestigious, top-ranked journals in the field and has subsequently been cited extensively and at a rate much greater than that of her peers and colleagues i.e. 598 citations obtained by several experts in countries including the United States, Germany, and Japan, demonstrating the broad reach of her studies, whereas citations are one of the highest forms of honor given to a researcher, our client’s citations show that her work is trusted and reliable. In addition, we noted that she is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for many discerning journals and has already conducted at least 25 peer reviews, confirming her actual participation as a judge of the work of fellow researchers in the field, and she is very well worthy of continued support by the United States.

Moreover, to enhance her EB-1B petition, we included the following in her petition packet, her employment letter describing her current position, demonstrating at least 3 years of research experience in the field, a copy of the original offer letter for her current position, evidence of the well-recognized college of medicine’s ability to pay her well, along with four recommendation letters provided by other superior experts in the field, supporting our client’s research continuation in the United States. Therefore, one of the researchers opinionated:

“Much of [client’s] work focuses on methods for diagnosing and subsequently treating infectious diseases through the use of immunoassays. This work is vital for the field of infectious diseases, as the market for these types of technologies is growing rapidly… Her work ensures the accuracy of these devices, which is important for improving their effective utilization in the medical field. Early and accurate detection of disease is critical for successful treatment of numerous infectious diseases, meaning that her work presents immediate medical benefits in the United States.”

10 days after North America Immigration Law Group filed the petition, the USCIS granted her EB1B case approval. Due to our great experience on how USCIS adjudicates employment-based petitions and how to uniquely use our legal strategies to win the petition approval, this case got added as more success to our 17K+ successful case approvals. As our client has also retained our services for her I-485 applications, we wish her to get the approval soon and obtain her green card sooner. We sincerely appreciate our client for associating with us and trusting our law firm throughout the process and wish her all the best for her future endeavors.


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